The Moon :

The moon has a face like the clock in the hall; She shines on thieves on the garden wall, On streets and fields and harbour quays, And birdies asleep in the forks of the trees.

The squalling cat and the squeaking mouse, The howling dog by the door of the house, The bat that lies in bed at noon, All love to be out by the light of the moon.

But all of the things that belong to the day Cuddle to sleep to be out of her way; And flowers and children close their eyes Till up in the morning the sun shall rise.

By Robert Louis Stevenson

Walk
Confetti blows outside the church as I walk by.

Late summer wind is dusty, dry. No children play in these long streets.

I stare at sweets locked up behind Thick glass and steel and want to cry.

The wedding guests are somewhere else, like happiness.

By Carol Ann Duffy

Back to School Kit

Pencils, sharpeners, rubbers, pens, at last a chance to see your friends. Highlighters, folders, books, glue, make sure your ink is black and not blue. Notepad, scissors, markers, ring binders, and youve clipped in your colour dividers. Protractor, tape, setsquare, pencil case, check it to see that all is in place. Files, calculator, ruler, gym shoes and thats the whole kit all ready to use.

by Cheryl Sandberg